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A 20” 1961 northfield bandsaw came up for 2k, is that a fair price? Not sure if the power feeder is included, waiting on a reply. Appears to be in good condition, new tires, 2 hp 3p.?
I will be looking to use this as a resaw at least for now, shopsawn veneers and general resaw
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If condition is good, a decent deal without the feeder and a great one with it.? As a resaw it will be OK but not in the same world as a heavy ACM or Centauro 24" or a NF 27 or32".? It will likely handle a steel blade but I doubt it will tension a carbide blade
if that is what you intend.? The cast iron saws in the 20" range had larger tables and were more of a scroll type saw with occasional resawing.? The 30" saws were built for both and the 36" could resaw most anything up to 20" wide.? Dave
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A 20” 1961 northfield bandsaw came up for 2k, is that a fair price? Not sure if the power feeder is included, waiting on a reply. Appears to be in good condition, new tires, 2 hp 3p.?
I will be looking to use this as a resaw at least for now, shopsawn veneers and general resaw
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Thanks Dave, does not include the power feed but he said he could deliver it as he is only about 15min away. Northfield got back to me and below is what he said. Pretty cool to get all the history, the guy selling is the one who bought it!?
I am looking at this as a under 12-14” resaw to replace the laguna 14/12 which actually isn’t that bad as long as its under 7”. I would eventually get a larger saw but for now I don’t have the space then use the 20” for “scroll” work.?
As far as blade selection i was thinking carbide but I think there was a recent discussion on non carbide blades that dis a great job at a lower cost, what your opinion?
Reply from NorthField below, S/N 612332-I is a 20" Bandsaw that was shipped as a "motor Base at Side No Electrics" Machine.? That means that it had no motor, belts, pulleys, belt guard or motor starting equipment.? Those items installed at the time of sale by either the distributor or customer.? It also had SZ#0 Carter Guides. ? It left our Plant on 10/03/1961 and shipped to Enterprise Machinery, one of our Distributors in NY State. In?2019, Adam Geraldson in Essex Junction, VT?bought it . It sold for $475.00 in 1961.? In 2019, We shipped tires and a new #0 Carter Guide. ? A.? $2K is Fair. B. ?Don't know what's on it for motor HP or Blade Speed.? You want to be under 5600 feet per minute to resaw effectively. 5,600 fpm on a 20" wheel equals approximately 1,070 rpm. Shoot for 900 rpm. C.? None of these saws can provide the tensions the blade people ask for.? The Guides hold the blade.? Don't worry so much about tension.
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If condition is good, a decent deal without the feeder and a great one with it.? As a resaw it will be OK but not in the same world as a heavy ACM or Centauro 24" or a NF 27 or32".? It will likely handle a steel blade but I doubt it will tension a carbide blade
if that is what you intend.? The cast iron saws in the 20" range had larger tables and were more of a scroll type saw with occasional resawing.? The 30" saws were built for both and the 36" could resaw most anything up to 20" wide.? Dave
A 20” 1961 northfield bandsaw came up for 2k, is that a fair price? Not sure if the power feeder is included, waiting on a reply. Appears to be in good condition, new tires, 2 hp 3p.?
I will be looking to use this as a resaw at least for now, shopsawn veneers and general resaw
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Actually, the guy selling bought it in 2019...
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On Mar 5, 2021, at 10:11 AM, Mark Kessler via groups.io <mkessler10@...> wrote:
? Thanks Dave, does not include the power feed but he said he could deliver it as he is only about 15min away. Northfield got back to me and below is what he said. Pretty cool to get all the history, the guy selling is the one who bought it!?
I am looking at this as a under 12-14” resaw to replace the laguna 14/12 which actually isn’t that bad as long as its under 7”. I would eventually get a larger saw but for now I don’t have the space then use the 20” for “scroll” work.?
As far as blade selection i was thinking carbide but I think there was a recent discussion on non carbide blades that dis a great job at a lower cost, what your opinion?
Reply from NorthField below, S/N 612332-I is a 20" Bandsaw that was shipped as a "motor Base at Side No Electrics" Machine.? That means that it had no motor, belts, pulleys, belt guard or motor starting equipment.? Those items installed at the time of sale by either the distributor or customer.? It also had SZ#0 Carter Guides. ? It left our Plant on 10/03/1961 and shipped to Enterprise Machinery, one of our Distributors in NY State. In?2019, Adam Geraldson in Essex Junction, VT?bought it . It sold for $475.00 in 1961.? In 2019, We shipped tires and a new #0 Carter Guide. ? A.? $2K is Fair. B. ?Don't know what's on it for motor HP or Blade Speed.? You want to be under 5600 feet per minute to resaw effectively. 5,600 fpm on a 20" wheel equals approximately 1,070 rpm. Shoot for 900 rpm. C.? None of these saws can provide the tensions the blade people ask for.? The Guides hold the blade.? Don't worry so much about tension. On Mar 5, 2021, at 9:49 AM, David Kumm <davekumm@...> wrote:
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If condition is good, a decent deal without the feeder and a great one with it.? As a resaw it will be OK but not in the same world as a heavy ACM or Centauro 24" or a NF 27 or32".? It will likely handle a steel blade but I doubt it will tension a carbide blade
if that is what you intend.? The cast iron saws in the 20" range had larger tables and were more of a scroll type saw with occasional resawing.? The 30" saws were built for both and the 36" could resaw most anything up to 20" wide.? Dave
A 20” 1961 northfield bandsaw came up for 2k, is that a fair price? Not sure if the power feeder is included, waiting on a reply. Appears to be in good condition, new tires, 2 hp 3p.?
I will be looking to use this as a resaw at least for now, shopsawn veneers and general resaw
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If you’re interested, I bought and refurbished a Northfield 20 last fall and made a YouTube video series about the project.
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I also contacted Northfield and added both the single roller resaw fence plus the regular double-sided fence. I also added the Iturra heavy spring, as the standard Northfield spring is really wimpy.? I’m able to tension a ?” blade to 25000
psi.? The saw MIGHT be able to handle a 1”, but there are some clearance issues with guides and wheel width where I wasn’t sure if it was worth it, and Iturra said the difference between ?” and 1” isn’t likely to be huge.
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I haven’t done a massive amount of resawing, but it’s working OK. I may still have alignment issues with the single roller resaw fence; I’m having arguably better results with the standard fence as long as my board is short enough that
I can control it that way.
?
If condition is good, a decent deal without the feeder and a great one with it.? As a resaw it will be OK but not in the same world as a heavy ACM or Centauro 24" or a NF 27 or32".? It will likely
handle a steel blade but I doubt it will tension a carbide blade if that is what you intend.? The cast iron saws in the 20" range had larger tables and were more of a scroll type saw with occasional resawing.? The 30" saws were built for both and the 36" could
resaw most anything up to 20" wide.? Dave
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Subject: [FOG] 20” Northfield bandsaw
A 20” 1961 northfield bandsaw came up for 2k, is that a fair price? Not sure if the power feeder is included, waiting on a reply. Appears to be in good condition, new tires, 2 hp 3p.?
I will be looking to use this as a resaw at least for now, shopsawn veneers and general resaw
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I put an Iturra spring on my Y20 as well and it is a worthwhile upgrade.? Dave
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If you’re interested, I bought and refurbished a Northfield 20 last fall and made a YouTube video series about the project.
?
?
?
I also contacted Northfield and added both the single roller resaw fence plus the regular double-sided fence. I also added the Iturra heavy spring, as the standard Northfield spring is really wimpy.? I’m able to tension a ?” blade to 25000 psi.? The saw MIGHT
be able to handle a 1”, but there are some clearance issues with guides and wheel width where I wasn’t sure if it was worth it, and Iturra said the difference between ?” and 1” isn’t likely to be huge.
?
I haven’t done a massive amount of resawing, but it’s working OK. I may still have alignment issues with the single roller resaw fence; I’m having arguably better results with the standard fence as long as my board is short enough that I can control it that
way.
?
If condition is good, a decent deal without the feeder and a great one with it.? As a resaw it will be OK but not in the same world as a heavy ACM or Centauro 24" or a NF 27 or32".? It will likely handle a steel blade
but I doubt it will tension a carbide blade if that is what you intend.? The cast iron saws in the 20" range had larger tables and were more of a scroll type saw with occasional resawing.? The 30" saws were built for both and the 36" could resaw most anything
up to 20" wide.? Dave
A 20” 1961 northfield bandsaw came up for 2k, is that a fair price? Not sure if the power feeder is included, waiting on a reply. Appears to be in good condition, new tires, 2 hp 3p.?
I will be looking to use this as a resaw at least for now, shopsawn veneers and general resaw
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Sounds like a plan.? Delivery is worth 500 at least.? The spring will cost about $25 worst case.? Start with a decent bi metal 3/4" blade and get to know the quirks of the machine.? If you decide on carbide but the tension is iffy, the laguna Resaw King has
a thinner band than the Lenox so it might be an option.? I prefer the lenox but the .035 band will be at the high end of what the saw can handle, even with the new spring.? On my Yates, the spring sits on the casting but you want to check that whatever supports
the spring can also handle the additional load.? 2-3 varitooth should be good.? My Olivers run at 6750 fpm which is fast but works for me as I'm not very patient so feed rate can be greater with the extra speed.? Dave
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Actually, the guy selling bought it in 2019...
On Mar 5, 2021, at 10:11 AM, Mark Kessler via groups.io <mkessler10@...> wrote:
?Thanks Dave, does not include the power feed but he said he could deliver it as he is only about 15min away. Northfield got back to me and below is what he said. Pretty cool to get all the history, the guy selling is the one who bought it!?
I am looking at this as a under 12-14” resaw to replace the laguna 14/12 which actually isn’t that bad as long as its under 7”. I would eventually get a larger saw but for now I don’t have the space then use the 20” for “scroll” work.?
As far as blade selection i was thinking carbide but I think there was a recent discussion on non carbide blades that dis a great job at a lower cost, what your opinion?
Reply from NorthField below,
S/N 612332-I is a 20" Bandsaw that was shipped as a "motor Base at Side No Electrics" Machine.? That means that it had no motor, belts, pulleys, belt guard or motor starting equipment.? Those items
installed at the time of sale by either the distributor or customer.? It also had SZ#0 Carter Guides.
?
It left our Plant on 10/03/1961 and shipped to Enterprise Machinery, one of our Distributors in NY State.
In?2019, Adam Geraldson in Essex Junction, VT?bought it . It sold for $475.00 in 1961.?
In 2019, We shipped tires and a new #0 Carter Guide.
?
A.? $2K is Fair.
B. ?Don't know what's on it for motor HP or Blade Speed.? You want to be under 5600 feet per minute to resaw effectively. 5,600 fpm on a 20" wheel equals approximately 1,070 rpm. Shoot for 900 rpm.
C.? None of these saws can provide the tensions the blade people ask for.? The Guides hold the blade.? Don't worry so much about tension.
On Mar 5, 2021, at 9:49 AM, David Kumm <davekumm@...> wrote:
?
If condition is good, a decent deal without the feeder and a great one with it.? As a resaw it will be OK but not in the same world as a heavy ACM or Centauro 24" or a NF 27 or32".? It will likely handle a steel blade but I doubt it will tension a carbide blade
if that is what you intend.? The cast iron saws in the 20" range had larger tables and were more of a scroll type saw with occasional resawing.? The 30" saws were built for both and the 36" could resaw most anything up to 20" wide.? Dave
A 20” 1961 northfield bandsaw came up for 2k, is that a fair price? Not sure if the power feeder is included, waiting on a reply. Appears to be in good condition, new tires, 2 hp 3p.?
I will be looking to use this as a resaw at least for now, shopsawn veneers and general resaw
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Thanks TJ, nice videos. Was good to see the hub issue on the lower wheel, will definitely look that over if i go take a look at it.
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If you’re interested, I bought and refurbished a Northfield 20 last fall and made a YouTube video series about the project.
?
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I also contacted Northfield and added both the single roller resaw fence plus the regular double-sided fence. I also added the Iturra heavy spring, as the standard Northfield spring is really wimpy.? I’m able to tension a ?” blade to 25000
psi.? The saw MIGHT be able to handle a 1”, but there are some clearance issues with guides and wheel width where I wasn’t sure if it was worth it, and Iturra said the difference between ?” and 1” isn’t likely to be huge.
?
I haven’t done a massive amount of resawing, but it’s working OK. I may still have alignment issues with the single roller resaw fence; I’m having arguably better results with the standard fence as long as my board is short enough that
I can control it that way.
?
If condition is good, a decent deal without the feeder and a great one with it.? As a resaw it will be OK but not in the same world as a heavy ACM or Centauro 24" or a NF 27 or32".? It will likely
handle a steel blade but I doubt it will tension a carbide blade if that is what you intend.? The cast iron saws in the 20" range had larger tables and were more of a scroll type saw with occasional resawing.? The 30" saws were built for both and the 36" could
resaw most anything up to 20" wide.? Dave
A 20” 1961 northfield bandsaw came up for 2k, is that a fair price? Not sure if the power feeder is included, waiting on a reply. Appears to be in good condition, new tires, 2 hp 3p.?
I will be looking to use this as a resaw at least for now, shopsawn veneers and general resaw
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Thanks Dave, i guess the main question is assuming well tuned with the right blade is this saw capable resawing 1/8” - 3/32” veneers at 12”-14” height, I understand that it might not be ideal...?
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On Mar 5, 2021, at 11:22 AM, David Kumm <davekumm@...> wrote:
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Sounds like a plan.? Delivery is worth 500 at least.? The spring will cost about $25 worst case.? Start with a decent bi metal 3/4" blade and get to know the quirks of the machine.? If you decide on carbide but the tension is iffy, the laguna Resaw King has
a thinner band than the Lenox so it might be an option.? I prefer the lenox but the .035 band will be at the high end of what the saw can handle, even with the new spring.? On my Yates, the spring sits on the casting but you want to check that whatever supports
the spring can also handle the additional load.? 2-3 varitooth should be good.? My Olivers run at 6750 fpm which is fast but works for me as I'm not very patient so feed rate can be greater with the extra speed.? Dave
Actually, the guy selling bought it in 2019...
On Mar 5, 2021, at 10:11 AM, Mark Kessler via groups.io <mkessler10@...> wrote:
?Thanks Dave, does not include the power feed but he said he could deliver it as he is only about 15min away. Northfield got back to me and below is what he said. Pretty cool to get all the history, the guy selling is the one who bought it!?
I am looking at this as a under 12-14” resaw to replace the laguna 14/12 which actually isn’t that bad as long as its under 7”. I would eventually get a larger saw but for now I don’t have the space then use the 20” for “scroll” work.?
As far as blade selection i was thinking carbide but I think there was a recent discussion on non carbide blades that dis a great job at a lower cost, what your opinion?
Reply from NorthField below,
S/N 612332-I is a 20" Bandsaw that was shipped as a "motor Base at Side No Electrics" Machine.? That means that it had no motor, belts, pulleys, belt guard or motor starting equipment.? Those items
installed at the time of sale by either the distributor or customer.? It also had SZ#0 Carter Guides.
?
It left our Plant on 10/03/1961 and shipped to Enterprise Machinery, one of our Distributors in NY State.
In?2019, Adam Geraldson in Essex Junction, VT?bought it . It sold for $475.00 in 1961.?
In 2019, We shipped tires and a new #0 Carter Guide.
?
A.? $2K is Fair.
B. ?Don't know what's on it for motor HP or Blade Speed.? You want to be under 5600 feet per minute to resaw effectively. 5,600 fpm on a 20" wheel equals approximately 1,070 rpm. Shoot for 900 rpm.
C.? None of these saws can provide the tensions the blade people ask for.? The Guides hold the blade.? Don't worry so much about tension.
On Mar 5, 2021, at 9:49 AM, David Kumm <davekumm@...> wrote:
?
If condition is good, a decent deal without the feeder and a great one with it.? As a resaw it will be OK but not in the same world as a heavy ACM or Centauro 24" or a NF 27 or32".? It will likely handle a steel blade but I doubt it will tension a carbide blade
if that is what you intend.? The cast iron saws in the 20" range had larger tables and were more of a scroll type saw with occasional resawing.? The 30" saws were built for both and the 36" could resaw most anything up to 20" wide.? Dave
A 20” 1961 northfield bandsaw came up for 2k, is that a fair price? Not sure if the power feeder is included, waiting on a reply. Appears to be in good condition, new tires, 2 hp 3p.?
I will be looking to use this as a resaw at least for now, shopsawn veneers and general resaw
Thanks for any input.
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Those higher resaw heights is where tension is a lot better than relying on guides to hold blades.? Is it possible to buy a 3/4" blade and try the machine before delivery?? The NF will be a sweet second saw, I'm just not sure about the 12" resaw.? My ACM 18"
machine could resaw 12" but it wasn't ideal.? My Y20 will handle 8-10" but again not ideal like the 217 or 116.? Dave
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Thanks Dave, i guess the main question is assuming well tuned with the right blade is this saw capable resawing 1/8” - 3/32” veneers at 12”-14” height, I understand that it might not be ideal...?
On Mar 5, 2021, at 11:22 AM, David Kumm <davekumm@...> wrote:
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Sounds like a plan.? Delivery is worth 500 at least.? The spring will cost about $25 worst case.? Start with a decent bi metal 3/4" blade and get to know the quirks of the machine.? If you decide on carbide but the tension is iffy, the laguna Resaw King has
a thinner band than the Lenox so it might be an option.? I prefer the lenox but the .035 band will be at the high end of what the saw can handle, even with the new spring.? On my Yates, the spring sits on the casting but you want to check that whatever supports
the spring can also handle the additional load.? 2-3 varitooth should be good.? My Olivers run at 6750 fpm which is fast but works for me as I'm not very patient so feed rate can be greater with the extra speed.? Dave
Actually, the guy selling bought it in 2019...
On Mar 5, 2021, at 10:11 AM, Mark Kessler via groups.io <mkessler10@...> wrote:
?Thanks Dave, does not include the power feed but he said he could deliver it as he is only about 15min away. Northfield got back to me and below is what he said. Pretty cool to get all the history, the guy selling is the one who bought it!?
I am looking at this as a under 12-14” resaw to replace the laguna 14/12 which actually isn’t that bad as long as its under 7”. I would eventually get a larger saw but for now I don’t have the space then use the 20” for “scroll” work.?
As far as blade selection i was thinking carbide but I think there was a recent discussion on non carbide blades that dis a great job at a lower cost, what your opinion?
Reply from NorthField below,
S/N 612332-I is a 20" Bandsaw that was shipped as a "motor Base at Side No Electrics" Machine.? That means that it had no motor, belts, pulleys, belt guard or motor starting equipment.? Those items
installed at the time of sale by either the distributor or customer.? It also had SZ#0 Carter Guides.
?
It left our Plant on 10/03/1961 and shipped to Enterprise Machinery, one of our Distributors in NY State.
In?2019, Adam Geraldson in Essex Junction, VT?bought it . It sold for $475.00 in 1961.?
In 2019, We shipped tires and a new #0 Carter Guide.
?
A.? $2K is Fair.
B. ?Don't know what's on it for motor HP or Blade Speed.? You want to be under 5600 feet per minute to resaw effectively. 5,600 fpm on a 20" wheel equals approximately 1,070 rpm. Shoot for 900 rpm.
C.? None of these saws can provide the tensions the blade people ask for.? The Guides hold the blade.? Don't worry so much about tension.
On Mar 5, 2021, at 9:49 AM, David Kumm <davekumm@...> wrote:
?
If condition is good, a decent deal without the feeder and a great one with it.? As a resaw it will be OK but not in the same world as a heavy ACM or Centauro 24" or a NF 27 or32".? It will likely handle a steel blade but I doubt it will tension a carbide blade
if that is what you intend.? The cast iron saws in the 20" range had larger tables and were more of a scroll type saw with occasional resawing.? The 30" saws were built for both and the 36" could resaw most anything up to 20" wide.? Dave
A 20” 1961 northfield bandsaw came up for 2k, is that a fair price? Not sure if the power feeder is included, waiting on a reply. Appears to be in good condition, new tires, 2 hp 3p.?
I will be looking to use this as a resaw at least for now, shopsawn veneers and general resaw
Thanks for any input.
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Guys, you mention an Iturra spring. What makes it good? My Wadkin DR36 needs a new tensioning spring as the original is either worn out or was never stiff enough. But I have no idea how to buy springs.?
Can you give me any guidance on a suitable spring purchase for a large cast iron saw from the 1940s. ?
Length? “罢丑颈肠办苍别蝉蝉”? ID and OD?
Coil pitch? Compressibility?
Thanks for your help.?
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On 6 Mar 2021, at 2:16 am, David Kumm <davekumm@...> wrote:
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I put an Iturra spring on my Y20 as well and it is a worthwhile upgrade.? Dave
If you’re interested, I bought and refurbished a Northfield 20 last fall and made a YouTube video series about the project.
?
?
?
I also contacted Northfield and added both the single roller resaw fence plus the regular double-sided fence. I also added the Iturra heavy spring, as the standard Northfield spring is really wimpy.? I’m able to tension a ?” blade to 25000 psi.? The saw MIGHT
be able to handle a 1”, but there are some clearance issues with guides and wheel width where I wasn’t sure if it was worth it, and Iturra said the difference between ?” and 1” isn’t likely to be huge.
?
I haven’t done a massive amount of resawing, but it’s working OK. I may still have alignment issues with the single roller resaw fence; I’m having arguably better results with the standard fence as long as my board is short enough that I can control it that
way.
?
If condition is good, a decent deal without the feeder and a great one with it.? As a resaw it will be OK but not in the same world as a heavy ACM or Centauro 24" or a NF 27 or32".? It will likely handle a steel blade
but I doubt it will tension a carbide blade if that is what you intend.? The cast iron saws in the 20" range had larger tables and were more of a scroll type saw with occasional resawing.? The 30" saws were built for both and the 36" could resaw most anything
up to 20" wide.? Dave
A 20” 1961 northfield bandsaw came up for 2k, is that a fair price? Not sure if the power feeder is included, waiting on a reply. Appears to be in good condition, new tires, 2 hp 3p.?
I will be looking to use this as a resaw at least for now, shopsawn veneers and general resaw
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Is Iturra still in business?
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On Mar 5, 2021, at 8:16 AM, David Kumm < davekumm@...> wrote:
I put an Iturra spring on my Y20 as well and it is a worthwhile upgrade.? Dave
If you’re interested, I bought and refurbished a Northfield 20 last fall and made a YouTube video series about the project. ? ? ? I also contacted Northfield and added both the single roller resaw fence plus the regular double-sided fence. I also added the Iturra heavy spring, as the standard Northfield spring is really wimpy.? I’m able to tension a ?” blade to 25000 psi.? The saw MIGHT be able to handle a 1”, but there are some clearance issues with guides and wheel width where I wasn’t sure if it was worth it, and Iturra said the difference between ?” and 1” isn’t likely to be huge. ? I haven’t done a massive amount of resawing, but it’s working OK. I may still have alignment issues with the single roller resaw fence; I’m having arguably better results with the standard fence as long as my board is short enough that I can control it that way. ? If condition is good, a decent deal without the feeder and a great one with it.? As a resaw it will be OK but not in the same world as a heavy ACM or Centauro 24" or a NF 27 or32".? It will likely handle a steel blade but I doubt it will tension a carbide blade if that is what you intend.? The cast iron saws in the 20" range had larger tables and were more of a scroll type saw with occasional resawing.? The 30" saws were built for both and the 36" could resaw most anything up to 20" wide.? Dave
A 20” 1961 northfield bandsaw came up for 2k, is that a fair price? Not sure if the power feeder is included, waiting on a reply. Appears to be in good condition, new tires, 2 hp 3p.? I will be looking to use this as a resaw at least for now, shopsawn veneers and general resaw
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I believe so.? No internet presence .? I just gave Louis the length, inner and outer dimensions and had him specify the coil.? I know there are formulas but I took the easy way out.? Dave
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On Mar 5, 2021, at 8:16 AM, David Kumm < davekumm@...> wrote:
I put an Iturra spring on my Y20 as well and it is a worthwhile upgrade.? Dave
If you’re interested, I bought and refurbished a Northfield 20 last fall and made a YouTube video series about the project.
?
?
?
I also contacted Northfield and added both the single roller resaw fence plus the regular double-sided fence. I also added the Iturra heavy spring, as the standard Northfield spring is really wimpy.? I’m able to tension a ?” blade to 25000 psi.? The saw MIGHT
be able to handle a 1”, but there are some clearance issues with guides and wheel width where I wasn’t sure if it was worth it, and Iturra said the difference between ?” and 1” isn’t likely to be huge.
?
I haven’t done a massive amount of resawing, but it’s working OK. I may still have alignment issues with the single roller resaw fence; I’m having arguably better results with the standard fence as long as my board is short enough that I can control it that
way.
?
If condition is good, a decent deal without the feeder and a great one with it.? As a resaw it will be OK but not in the same world as a heavy ACM or Centauro 24" or a NF 27 or32".? It will likely handle a steel blade but
I doubt it will tension a carbide blade if that is what you intend.? The cast iron saws in the 20" range had larger tables and were more of a scroll type saw with occasional resawing.? The 30" saws were built for both and the 36" could resaw most anything
up to 20" wide.? Dave
A 20” 1961 northfield bandsaw came up for 2k, is that a fair price? Not sure if the power feeder is included, waiting on a reply. Appears to be in good condition, new tires, 2 hp 3p.?
I will be looking to use this as a resaw at least for now, shopsawn veneers and general resaw
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I had a chat with Jeff at Northfield about a 32” bandsaw I was considering.? Got similar information.? The last owner bought in 2006 and sent the wheels
in to Northfield to be trued, new tires, and crowned.? My saw was shipping in 1967 and had 3 owners before me.
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Sent: Friday, March 5, 2021 8:11 AM
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Subject: Re: [FOG] 20” Northfield bandsaw
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Thanks Dave, does not include the power feed but he said he could deliver it as he is only about 15min away. Northfield got back to me and below is what he said. Pretty cool to get all the history, the guy selling is the one who bought
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I am looking at this as a under 12-14” resaw to replace the laguna 14/12 which actually isn’t that bad as long as its under 7”. I would eventually get a larger saw but for now I don’t have the space then use the 20” for “scroll” work.?
As far as blade selection i was thinking carbide but I think there was a recent discussion on non carbide blades that dis a great job at a lower cost, what your opinion?
Reply from NorthField below,
S/N 612332-I is a 20" Bandsaw that was shipped as a "motor Base at Side No Electrics" Machine.? That means that it had no motor, belts,
pulleys, belt guard or motor starting equipment.? Those items installed at the time of sale by either the distributor or customer.? It also had SZ#0 Carter Guides.
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It left our Plant on 10/03/1961 and shipped to Enterprise Machinery, one of our Distributors in NY State.
In?2019, Adam Geraldson in Essex Junction, VT?bought it . It
sold for $475.00 in 1961.?
In 2019, We shipped tires and a new #0 Carter Guide.
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A.? $2K is Fair.
B. ?Don't know what's on it for motor HP or Blade Speed.? You want to be under 5600 feet per minute to resaw effectively. 5,600 fpm on
a 20" wheel equals approximately 1,070 rpm. Shoot for 900 rpm.
C.? None of these saws can provide the tensions the blade people ask for.? The Guides hold the blade.? Don't worry so much about tension.
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On Mar 5, 2021, at 9:49 AM, David Kumm <davekumm@...> wrote:
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If condition is good, a decent deal without the feeder and a great one with it.? As a resaw it will be OK but not in the same world as a heavy ACM or Centauro 24" or a NF 27 or32".? It will likely
handle a steel blade but I doubt it will tension a carbide blade if that is what you intend.? The cast iron saws in the 20" range had larger tables and were more of a scroll type saw with occasional resawing.? The 30" saws were built for both and the 36" could
resaw most anything up to 20" wide.? Dave
A 20” 1961 northfield bandsaw came up for 2k, is that a fair price? Not sure if the power feeder is included, waiting on a reply. Appears to be in good condition, new tires, 2 hp 3p.?
I will be looking to use this as a resaw at least for now, shopsawn veneers and general resaw
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David Luckensmeyer
Joe Jensen